Covid-19 Vaccine Resources

Unpaid Caregivers for Persons with a Disability (ie: Many OSB Parents) are Eligible for Phase 1A Covid-19 Vaccinations
To verify your status as an unpaid caregiver for a vaccine provider, go to the Department of Human Services (DHS) website, by clicking  COVID-19 Provider Resources. Scroll to the bottom of the page and look for the checkbox that allows you to self-attest that you are an unpaid caregiver for an elderly individual or a person with a disability. Clicking the check box opens a link entitled “View Letter”. This letter is from DHS Secretary Teresa Miller verifying the status as an unpaid family caregiver.  Print this letter and take it to your vaccination appointment as the proof you are eligible to get a COVID vaccination in phase 1A.

Unpaid Caregivers for Persons with a Disability Can Get a Vaccine Through CHOP
If you would like to enroll in CHOP’s eligible non-affiliated healthcare worker COVID-19 vaccination program, Including unpaid caregivers, please complete the following survey.  CHOP Vaccine Survey and signup
 

This recording of the January 2021 Parent Cafe features Dr. Jeff Gerber on the topic of Covid-19 Vaccines for Children with Disabilities.

Do you have questions about Covid-19 vaccines for children with disabilities? Watch this discussion on the  topic with Dr. Jeff Gerber, Associate Chief Clinical Research Officer at CHOP's Division of Infectious Diseases.  Dr. Gerber is leading a group doing vaccine trials in children, and is a wonderful source of information for parents.  There is much good information on Covid-19 vaccines and the safety of returning children to school settings.

Community Resources for Covid-19
 

Parent Resources from Parent Liaison, Rhonda Davis: There are several updated resources recently added to Caps4Kids under the COVID-19 section.

Community Resources Connect in another comprehensive listing of resources available throughout the greater Philadelphia region. Enter your zip code to find the most local information. 

You can reach the Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline by calling 1 (800) 722-7112.   There you will find information on where to get testing for children, and what to do if you are feeling sick.

Food Distribution Sites
 

Find free food and meals during Covid-19 in Philadelphia, including student meal sites here. 

Covid-19 Testing

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Philadelphia:  Philadelphia Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Delaware County: Delaware County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Montgomery County: Montgomery County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Bucks County: Bucks County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Where to get tested for COVID-19 in Chester County: Chester County Covid-19 Testing Sites

Access Centers K-6th Grade Daycare for Philadelphia Students

Free, but you must register. If you have a student attending OSB in person, and have other Philadelphia School District students attending virtually at home, consider this resource:

Access Centers provide Philadelphia students with a safe place for digital learning when caregivers work outside the home and have no childcare supports. Registration is required. Register and find more info here. The staff at these centers:

• Supervise students during digital learning time.
• Provide meals.
• Run activities.
                                                                                               
  Fill out the Access Center registration interest form online, or call (215) 709-5366 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For locations click here.

No Cost Internet Resource for Philly Students

If you do not have internet in your home, and cannot afford to get it, call 2-1-1, then press #1, to see if you are eligible for  the city's PHLConnectED program. The program will offer eligible student households up to two years of high-speed internet. Participants will not pay any out-of-pocket expenses or installation fees.

Tech Help from University of Pittsburgh Students, Faculty and Staff

During the Covid-19 crisis, Pitt is offering free help with using computers, phones, tablets, email, connecting to the internet, and other basic questions.

Call (412) 383-0805, Monday-Friday, 9 to 5, depending on volunteer availability. If prompted, enter ID: 702 100473#